Something similar to St. John's Wort that won't effect my birth control !
Question: I'd really like to take a mood enhancing supplement but I know that St. John's Wort isn't recommended for those taking birth control pills. Is there anything else I could take that wouldn't effect my pills?
Answers: I'd really like to take a mood enhancing supplement but I know that St. John's Wort isn't recommended for those taking birth control pills. Is there anything else I could take that wouldn't effect my pills?
I take SAMe for joint pain. It helped me kick my cigarette habit, too. It has improved my mood and my ability to cope.
Please, get the advice of your doctor ... I have done a great deal of research on SAMe and have read nothing about it impacting birth control ... I know you should take extra B complex vitamins when taking SAMe.... I am not a medical expert... just a "happy" user.... :) so check with your doctor!
Fish oil supplements (I forget what the active ingredient is) are sometimes recommended for mood enhancement. Cannot tell you though if they interact negatively with birth control pills.
exercise & healthy diet Proven mood enhancers , all natrual! in fish oil its vitaman d that enhances your mood, psycology today did a big writeup on the effectiveness of Vit. D
I swear sam-e is the best natural herb there is for depression - they have been using it in Europe for years. I wish I'd found it years ago. It works within just a few days too which is a real bonus when you're just starting to take it.